Bird Marella Recognized by Benchmark Litigation as LA Boutique Powerhouse

The 2025 edition of Benchmark Litigation recognizes Bird Marella as a Highly Recommended Firm in dispute resolution, continuing its long-running reputation as one of the top national trial firms. The firm is commended for its strength in white collar criminal defense, commercial litigation, and entertainment law, with peers noting Bird Marella “continues to be an LA boutique powerhouse.”

Name partner Gary Lincenberg is again honored among Benchmark‘s Top 100 Trial Lawyers list, emphasizing his reputation as one of the most successful and impressive trial attorneys in the country. The accolade follows his landmark June 2024 trial victory in USA v. Lynch, where he and his defense team won a full acquittal for the late Stephen Chamberlain, the former VP of Finance for Autonomy. Mr. Lincenberg is also named a National Practice Area Star for his excellence in white collar defense litigation.

Partner Nicole Rodriguez Van Dyk is named among the Top Women in Litigation for the fourth consecutive year and receives acclaim for her skill in white collar criminal defense and complex civil litigation. The nationwide list honors leading lawyers “participating in some of the most impactful litigation matters in recent history,” and highlights Ms. Van Dyk’s consistent success in navigating some of the most high-stakes litigation brought to court.

A total of sixteen partners are recognized for their exceptional work across a variety of practice areas. Congratulations to all of the firm’s honorees:

Ashley Bowman (40 & Under List)

John Berlinski (Litigation Star)

Paul Chan (Litigation Star)

Mark Drooks (Litigation Star)

Benjamin Gluck (Litigation Star)

Elliot Harvey Schatmeier (40 & Under List)

Gary Lincenberg (Top 100 Trial Lawyers; National Practice Area Star; Litigation Star)

Ron Nessim (Litigation Star)

Ariel Neuman (Litigation Star)

Gopi Panchapakesan (40 & Under List)

Ekwan Rhow (Litigation Star)

Oliver Rocos (40 & Under List)